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We recommend using a tripod. This is also effective for correcting jitter when pressing the

shutter button, by setting the self timer to 2 seconds.

After self-timer lamp stops flashing, it may then be lit for AF assist lamp.

This function cannot be used in the ‘UNDERWATER’ and ‘HI-SPEED BURST’ scene

modes or in MOTION PICTURE mode .

In some modes, only ‘2SEC.’ or only ‘10SEC.’ may be selected.

INTELLIGENT AUTO mode: ‘10SEC.’

CLIPBOARD mode, ‘SELF PORTRAIT’ scene mode: ‘2SEC.’

Self-timer indicator

(Flashes for set duration)

1Display ‘SELFTIMER’

2Select time duration

SELFTIMER

10SEC.

2SEC.

OFF

SET

SELECT

Displayed for approx. 5 sec.

Can also be selected with ◄.

3Take a picture

Press halfway

(align focus)

• Focus will be automatically

adjusted immediately

before recording if shutter

button is pressed fully here.

Press fully

(Picture taken

after selected

time elapsed)

CANCELCANCEL

MENUMENU

55

• To cancel while in operation

→ Press ‘MENU/SET’

Applications

(Record) 5Taking pictures with self-timer

Corrects exposure when adequate exposure cannot be obtained (if difference between

brightness of object and background, etc.). Depending on the brightness, this may not be

possible in some cases.

e.g. AUTO BRACKET with ±1EV

First picture

0EV

(Standard)

Second picture

-1EV

(Darker)

Third picture

+1EV

(Brighter)

Minus direction

Plus direction

Over-exposed

Optimum exposure

Under-exposed

EXPOSURE

AUTO BRACKET

Takes 3 pictures in succession, changing the exposure. After exposure compensation, the

compensation value is as standard.

1Display ‘EXPOSURE’

2Select a value

‘0’ (no compensation)

EXPOSURE

EXIT

MENU

SELECT

The compensation value is displayed on the

bottom-left of the screen. ( , etc.)

1Display ‘AUTO BRACKET’

Press several times

2Select a value

‘0’ (no compensation)

EXIT

MENU

SELECT

AUTO BRACKET

Value displayed after exposure compensation set

Cannot be used with flash or when there is remaining capacity for only 2 more pictures.

When ‘AUTO BRACKET’ is set, is displayed on the left of the screen.

Canceled when the power is turned off.

Burst setting is canceled when auto bracket is set.

Applications

(Record) 6Taking pictures with exposure

compensation

Example of exposure compensation

Contents

Main 2 VQT1P79 VQT1P79 3 Information for Your Safety WARNING: 2 VQT1P79 VQT1P79 3 Information for Your Safety WARNING: Quick start guide 4 VQT1P79 VQT1P79 5 1 2 and the card 6 5 3 4 1 2 and the card 6 5 3 4 Print Record, view, save those precious moments. at home, or at a digital photo center Record Enjoy crisp pictures on large screens! Print Record, view, save those precious moments. at home, or at a digital photo center Record Enjoy crisp pictures on large screens! INDEX Applications (Record) Before use Preparations Basics 8 VQT1P79 VQT1P79 9 INDEX Applications (Record) Before use Preparations Basics 10 VQT1P79 VQT1P79 11 INDEX Applications (Record) Applications (View) Connecting with other devices Others INDEX Applications (Record) Applications (View) Connecting with other devices Others Before use Accessories Do a test shot first! We will not compensate for failed/ lost recording or for direct/indirect damage. Certain pictures cannot be played back Before use Accessories Do a test shot first! We will not compensate for failed/ lost recording or for direct/indirect damage. Certain pictures cannot be played back Names of parts Mode dial Cursor button 14 VQT1P79 VQT1P79 15 Names of parts Mode dial Cursor button 1 1 plug into electrical outlet 2 1 1 1 plug into electrical outlet 2 1 2 18 VQT1P79 VQT1P79 19 3 2 3 2 18 VQT1P79 VQT1P79 19 3 2 3 4 20 VQT1P79 VQT1P79 21 Menu type To restore default settings 1 4 20 VQT1P79 VQT1P79 21 Menu type To restore default settings 1 5 22 VQT1P79 VQT1P79 23 5 22 VQT1P79 VQT1P79 23 Page 24 VQT1P79 VQT1P79 25 Page 26 VQT1P79 VQT1P79 27 28 VQT1P79 VQT1P79 29 Basics 1 Taking picture with Status indicator To cancel compensation 2 3 Camera reads scene when pointed at subject, and makes optimum settings automatically. Backlight compensation (brighten subject against backlight) Press again. 2 3 Camera reads scene when pointed at subject, and makes optimum settings automatically. Backlight compensation (brighten subject against backlight) Press again. 2 3 To use zoom To use flash To adjust image brightness To take close-up pictures 2 3 To use zoom To use flash To adjust image brightness To take close-up pictures 1 Optical zoom and extended optical zoom (EZ) To enlarge quickly to max. ratio EASY ZOOM 32 VQT1P79 VQT1P79 33 1 Optical zoom and extended optical zoom (EZ) To enlarge quickly to max. ratio EASY ZOOM 34 VQT1P79 VQT1P79 35 1Display REC menu 3Select ON 2Select DIGITAL ZOOM 4Finish 1 2 To enlarge (playback zoom) To playback as list 1Display REC menu 3Select ON 2Select DIGITAL ZOOM 4Finish 1 2 To enlarge (playback zoom) To playback as list 1 Changing recording information display Basics 5Deleting pictures 4 3 1 Changing recording information display Basics 5Deleting pictures 4 3 1 2 Available types in each mode ( : default setting) Focus range according to ISO sensitivity and zoom 38 VQT1P79 VQT1P79 39 (Record) 2Taking pictures with flash 1 2 Available types in each mode ( : default setting) Focus range according to ISO sensitivity and zoom 40 VQT1P79 VQT1P79 41 (Record) 4 3 Taking close-up pictures without standing close to subject TELE MACRO function Mode dial set to: 1 1 When not using MACRO: 3 Positioning camera and subject within accessible range for focus alignment 1 2 3 Taking close-up pictures without standing close to subject TELE MACRO function Mode dial set to: 1 1 When not using MACRO: 3 1 2 3 (Record) 5Taking pictures with self-timer EXPOSURE AUTO BRACKET 1 2 3 (Record) 5Taking pictures with self-timer EXPOSURE AUTO BRACKET 1 2 3 To avoid displaying scene menu (Record) 7 Taking pictures according to the scene 44 VQT1P79 VQT1P79 45 1 2 3 To avoid displaying scene menu (Record) 7 Taking pictures according to the scene 46 VQT1P79 VQT1P79 47 SOFT SKIN SELF 46 VQT1P79 VQT1P79 47 SOFT SKIN SELF 48 VQT1P79 VQT1P79 49 the scene BABY PET SUNSET 48 VQT1P79 VQT1P79 49 the scene BABY PET SUNSET 50 VQT1P79 VQT1P79 51 the scene STARRY SKY FIREWORKS BEACH 50 VQT1P79 VQT1P79 51 the scene STARRY SKY FIREWORKS BEACH 1 2 To viewing motion pictures (P.68) 3 7 4 1 2 To viewing motion pictures (P.68) 3 7 4 1 2 Set destination area 1 2 If actual destination is unavailable, select based on difference with home time. Default setting: Quick setting (P.66) is useful to easily call up frequently-used menus. PICTURE SIZE 1 2 Set destination area 1 2 If actual destination is unavailable, select based on difference with home time. Default setting: Quick setting (P.66) is useful to easily call up frequently-used menus. PICTURE SIZE 56 VQT1P79 VQT1P79 57 ASPECT RATIO Set-up: Set-up: Mode dial Press MENU/SET Select ASPECT Settings: 56 VQT1P79 VQT1P79 57 ASPECT RATIO Set-up: Set-up: Mode dial Press MENU/SET Select ASPECT Settings: 58 VQT1P79 VQT1P79 59 WHITE BALANCE White balance fine adjustment (excluding AWB) Setting white balance manually ( ) 58 VQT1P79 VQT1P79 59 WHITE BALANCE White balance fine adjustment (excluding AWB) Setting white balance manually ( ) 60 VQT1P79 VQT1P79 61 Set-up: CONTINUOUS AF BURST 60 VQT1P79 VQT1P79 61 Set-up: CONTINUOUS AF BURST 62 VQT1P79 VQT1P79 63 DIGITAL ZOOM COLOR MODE STABILIZER 62 VQT1P79 VQT1P79 63 DIGITAL ZOOM COLOR MODE STABILIZER 1 2 3 Viewing clipboard pictures 2 To delete clipboard pictures Press (delete) in step 2 above. (P.36) If internal memory is full Zoom mark 1 2 3 Viewing clipboard pictures 2 To delete clipboard pictures Press (delete) in step 2 above. (P.36) If internal memory is full Zoom mark 1 2 3 Quick setting To restore Turn to T side 1 2 3 Quick setting To restore Turn to T side 1 Applications 1 playback Set-up: REC/PLAY switch: (Set mode dial to any except ) Creating still pictures from motion pictures (DMC-TZ5 only) During playback, pause at desired moment Create still picture Select YES and set 1 Applications 1 playback Set-up: REC/PLAY switch: (Set mode dial to any except ) Creating still pictures from motion pictures (DMC-TZ5 only) During playback, pause at desired moment Create still picture Select YES and set 1 Automatically play pictures in order and to music. Recommended for when viewing on TV screen. 3 Set-up: Press MENU/SET Select SLIDE SHOW (P.20) 2 1 2 To delete pictures Press (delete). 70 VQT1P79 VQT1P79 71 SLIDE SHOW 1 Automatically play pictures in order and to music. Recommended for when viewing on TV screen. 3 Set-up: Press MENU/SET Select SLIDE SHOW (P.20) 2 1 2 To delete pictures Press (delete). 72 VQT1P79 VQT1P79 73 Applications (View) 4 Using PLAYBACK menu 3 To edit SET correct text and press EXIT 4 TEXT STAMP PLAYBACK menu Select TEXT STAMP 3 72 VQT1P79 VQT1P79 73 Applications (View) 4 Using PLAYBACK menu Set-up: 3 To edit SET correct text and press EXIT 4 TEXT STAMP PLAYBACK menu Select TEXT STAMP 3 74 VQT1P79 VQT1P79 75 Applications (View) 4Using PLAYBACK menu MULTI 1 3 To check stamped text playback zoom (P.35) 1 RESIZE PLAYBACK menu Select RESIZE (P.20) SINGLE 4 3 1 3 To check stamped text playback zoom (P.35) 1 RESIZE PLAYBACK menu Select RESIZE (P.20) SINGLE 4 3 1 4 PLAYBACK menu Select ROTATE DISP. (P.20) 2 ROTATE 1 4 PLAYBACK menu Select ROTATE DISP. (P.20) 2 ROTATE 3 Set-up: 1 2 Press MENU/SET PLAYBACK menu Select DPOF PRINT (P.20) 3 Set-up: 1 2 Press MENU/SET PLAYBACK menu Select DPOF PRINT (P.20) 1 5 4 3 2 1 5 4 3 2 1 with other devices 2Printing 5 4 3 1 with other devices 2Printing 5 4 3 84 VQT1P79 VQT1P79 85 Connecting with other devices 2Printing (Continued) Making print settings on camera Printing multiple pictures Select MULTI PRINT in step 5 on the previous page 84 VQT1P79 VQT1P79 85 Connecting with other devices 2Printing (Continued) Making print settings on camera Printing multiple pictures Select MULTI PRINT in step 5 on the previous page 1 2 3 View on TV with component terminal If your TV has an SD memory card slot, you can view still pictures by inserting a card directly. 86 VQT1P79 VQT1P79 87 1 2 3 View on TV with component terminal If your TV has an SD memory card slot, you can view still pictures by inserting a card directly. 88 VQT1P79 VQT1P79 89 In recording Others 1 List of LCD monitor displays In playback 88 VQT1P79 VQT1P79 89 In recording Others 1 List of LCD monitor displays In playback 90 VQT1P79 VQT1P79 91 Others 2 Message displays 90 VQT1P79 VQT1P79 91 Others 2 Message displays 92 VQT1P79 VQT1P79 93 Others 3 Q&A Troubleshooting How do I get the date printed? FAQ Pictures appear dark or have poor coloring 92 VQT1P79 VQT1P79 93 Others 3 Q&A Troubleshooting How do I get the date printed? FAQ Pictures appear dark or have poor coloring 94 VQT1P79 VQT1P79 95 Recording (continued) LCD monitor LCD monitor (continued) Flash 94 VQT1P79 VQT1P79 95 Recording (continued) LCD monitor LCD monitor (continued) Flash 96 VQT1P79 VQT1P79 97 Playback (continued) TV, computer, printer Others 96 VQT1P79 VQT1P79 97 Playback (continued) TV, computer, printer Others 98 VQT1P79 VQT1P79 99 Others 4Usage cautions and notes When in use Caring for your camera When not using for a while 98 VQT1P79 VQT1P79 99 Others 4Usage cautions and notes When in use Caring for your camera When not using for a while 100 VQT1P79 VQT1P79 101 Recording picture capacity (still pictures) Recording time capacity (motion pictures) Varies according to PICTURE MODE (P.52) setting. A maximum of approx. 2 GB can be recorded in any one session. (Screen display also up to 2 GB) Varies according to ASPECT RATIO (P.56), PICTURE SIZE (P.55), or QUALITY (P.55) settings. 100 VQT1P79 VQT1P79 101 Recording picture capacity (still pictures) Recording time capacity (motion pictures) Varies according to PICTURE MODE (P.52) setting. A maximum of approx. 2 GB can be recorded in any one session. (Screen display also up to 2 GB) Varies according to ASPECT RATIO (P.56), PICTURE SIZE (P.55), or QUALITY (P.55) settings. 102 VQT1P79 VQT1P79 103 Others 6Specifications Digital Camera: Information for your safety Battery charger (Panasonic DE-A45B): Information for your safety 102 VQT1P79 VQT1P79 103 Others 6Specifications Digital Camera: Information for your safety Battery charger (Panasonic DE-A45B): Information for your safety 104 VQT1P79 VQT1P79 105 Others 7Optional accessories Digital Camera Accessory Order Form (For USA Customers) 104 VQT1P79 VQT1P79 105 Others 7Optional accessories Digital Camera Accessory Order Form (For USA Customers) 106 VQT1P79 VQT1P79 107 Request for Service Notice Request for Service Notice: Limited Warranty Panasonic Digital Still Camera Limited Warranty 106 VQT1P79 VQT1P79 107 Request for Service Notice Request for Service Notice: Limited Warranty Panasonic Digital Still Camera Limited Warranty 108 VQT1P79 VQT1P79 109 Customer Services Directory 108 VQT1P79 VQT1P79 109 Customer Services Directory 110 VQT1P79 VQT1P79 111 Prcautions prendre AVERTISSEMENT : 110 VQT1P79 VQT1P79 111 Prcautions prendre AVERTISSEMENT : 112 VQT1P79 VQT1P79 113 Index A B C D Index A B C D Page Page P VQT1P79-1